National Saengerfest of the Northeastern Saengerbund of America Welcome Ceremonies

Events planned; arrival times anticipated.

Inauguration of the Saengerfest; welcome of the visiting vocalists from other points along the Hudson at City Hall, followed by a welcome at the Germania Assembly Rooms.

Reduction of the affair to a comparatively brief transaction because of incessant rain; participating societies; procession from the Germania Assembly Rooms to City Hall; arrival of the visiting singers; Mayor Hall’s address; escort of the visitors to the Germania Assembly Rooms; welcome address by the Bundes President; decorations along the line of march; forthcoming programme; general notes.

Gathering of the societies in front of the Germania Assembly Rooms; procession to City Hall Park; illuminated by Chinese lanterns; delay in the arrival of societies from the southern states; fierce rainstorm; Mayor Hall’s speech; return to the Germania Assembly Rooms. Yesterday’s festivities.

Arrival of the visitors at City Hall, Mayor Hall’s speech; welcome at the Germania Assembly Rooms. 

Merciless storm that dampened the arrivals; reception; later festivities.